It makes sense that happier people with a positive world view would have longer, more fulfilling lives. Several recent studies have demonstrated various happy/healthy connections, such as happier marriages translating to better physical health for the partners.
One U.K. study, reported inMedicalNewsToday.com, found a strong correlation between individuals who enjoy life and their increased physical function. The 2012 research, done at University College London (UCL), was updated and published recently after a follow-up study.
Approximately 3,199 participants, age 60 and older, were rated on a four-point scale. The study’s questions included,…
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